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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Managing Risk.

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No ‘Apocalypse’ Here: These Retailers are Thriving in a Fast-Changing Marketplace

BlueYonder

Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Brazil Reaches New Deal to End Truck Drivers’ Strike. billion investment in delivery firm ZTO. Alibaba Leads $1.38

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H. In other news, TMC (a division of C.H.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In addition to customs taxes, tariffs, and fees, it can take 30+ days for some goods to be cleared through customs, especially in Brazil and Argentina. While still in the works, the United States-Brazil free trade agreement can help facilitate trade and boost investment between the two countries, especially in infrastructure.

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No ‘Apocalypse’ Here: These Retailers are Thriving in a Fast-Changing Marketplace

BlueYonder

Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Brazil Reaches New Deal to End Truck Drivers’ Strike. billion investment in delivery firm ZTO. Alibaba Leads $1.38

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How to Establish Your Brand in Food Importing and Exporting!

Supply Chain Game Changer

For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Hire a global end-to-end freight forwarding partner to serve as a transport agent and move your cargo. They should have the capacity to collect the produce from processing stores into the shipping containers to the customer’s warehouse abroad.

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The supply chain crisis and US ports: ‘Disruption on top of disruption’

Ware2Go

Crucially, it also won commitments from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to add shifts and move toward a 24/7 work schedule at its operations in southern California. As well as packed warehouses, “you’ve got a lack of truck drivers and the trains are running at full capacity,” he says.